The Cleveland Cavaliers had their first practice of the 2018-19 season Tuesday, and All-Star power forward Kevin Love is already very impressed with rookie point guard Collin Sexton.
The Cavs drafted Sexton with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft out of Alabama and are banking on him to become the next franchise player. General manager Koby Altman and head coach Tyronn Lue are going to throw Sexton right into the fire so he can gain experience and learn from his mistakes early on.
Love says Sexton plays at a high speed, even during practices.
Kevin Love is a fan of Collin Sexton already: "He only has one speed." #Cavs pic.twitter.com/tyv7eG3yMt
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) September 25, 2018
During summer league, Collin Sexton got to the rim at will, finished in heavy traffic and attacked the basket in transition, something the Cavs will need from him on a nightly basis during the regular season to generate easy offense now that LeBron James is gone. Sexton also showed he’s going to be a rugged defender for the Cavs on the perimeter.
As of now, Sexton’s perimeter shooting is considered the skill he needs to work on most. Sexton’s most valuable assets appear to be his quickness, driving ability and competitive spirit.
Kevin Love will benefit from playing alongside Sexton. Stretch forwards such as Love are more useful and productive when they have a guy who can collapse the defense at every turn and draw defenders away from the perimeter.
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